The Race is a gripping political thriller set during the heated 2008 U.S. presidential election. The novel follows Senator Corey Grace, a charismatic Ohioan determined to secure the Republican presidential nomination. As Grace navigates the brutal world of politics, power plays, personal ambitions, and ethical dilemmas unfold, revealing the complexities of American political life and the cost of ambition. With sharp insight into the political landscape, Patterson explores the choices that define leaders and the battles fought not just for votes, but for one’s soul.